Austin Michelle Cloyd Social Justice Scholarship

Austin Michelle Cloyd Social Justice Scholarship

VT Engage: The Center for Leadership and Service Learning is excited to request applications for the Austin Michelle Cloyd Social Justice Scholarship. Scholars are selected based on their commitment to social justice, demonstrated activism and leadership capabilities. Past Cloyd Scholars have made strides in serving marginalized groups while furthering their awareness of the wider world and strengthening their potential for compassionate leadership.

The Austin Michelle Cloyd Social Justice Scholarship provides financial assistance to exceptional undergraduate and graduate Virginia Tech students to offset the costs of social justice-focused leadership building activities that may not otherwise be accessible for students due to financial limitations.
Social justice is interpreted broadly to reflect the spectrum of challenges facing underserved communities and marginalized populations. The range of acceptable activities for scholarship application include, but are not limited to, internships, study abroad programs, alternative breaks, co-ops, apprenticeships, fellowships, service-learning, and undergraduate research.

All full-time and part-time undergraduate and graduate students are invited to apply.
The priority deadline is December 15 for winter break experiences.
Learn more about the scholarship guidelines and the legacy of Austin Michelle Cloyd at https://engage.vt.edu/funding/cloyd.html

Requests for accommodations & other questions:
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, welcome! Please contact Izzy Largen at isabellelargen@vt.edu or 540-231-3086 during regular business hours. Other questions about this program can be directed to Izzy.